Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 78 · 26 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 3 in Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady (dry braking)
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Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Michelin CrossClimate — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate leads, 73–72 Narrow edge
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Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 72 · 152 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
Level75Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) 70 77 Reviews found online 83 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 99% -
79
Wet
CrossContact LX25 +475Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 82 76 -
52
Snow
CrossClimate +1668Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) 39 71 Reviews found online 71 64 -
74
Comfort
CrossContact LX25 +272Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossClimate Reviews found online 79 75 -
71
Noise
CrossContact LX25 +269Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 77 – -
71
Treadwear
CrossClimate +172Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 75 71 -
79
Handling
CrossContact LX25 +772Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 CrossClimate Reviews found online 79 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Michelin CrossClimate |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 73 |
| Dry | 75 | 75 |
| Wet | 79 | 75 |
| Snow | 52 | 68 |
| Comfort | 74 | 72 |
| Noise | 71 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 72 |
| Handling | 79 | 72 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
CrossContact LX25
73
/ 100
CrossClimate
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | CrossContact LX25 | CrossClimate | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 99% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | −6.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 50% #2/10 · 2015 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossContact LX25
Pros
- Extremely quiet and smooth ride quality at all speeds
- Significantly improved wet and snow traction
- Enhanced braking performance and responsiveness
Cons
- Tends to pick up and throw gravel from the road surface
- Can feel a bit harsh or firm when hitting deep potholes
- Occasional reports of unexpectedly rapid treadwear in rare instances
Tire B CrossClimate
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Reliable traction in light snow and cold conditions
Cons
- Tendency to pick up and retain small stones in the tread pattern
- Noticeable drop in performance as tread depth decreases
- Potential for reduced fuel economy compared to dedicated summer tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Michelin CrossClimate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 40 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX25
73
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
Too close to call: Continental CrossContact LX25 and Michelin CrossClimate are within 2 points overall. Continental CrossContact LX25 is stronger on handling and wet. Michelin CrossClimate is stronger on snow.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin CrossClimate scores 68 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 79 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 79 vs 75 on wet.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.